Nicholas Ukachukwu, a popular Anambra politician and businessman, has requested heavy security troops, including 16 soldiers, 20 police officers, and 12 Department of State Services operatives, to protect him throughout the festive season.
Ukachukwu requested substantial security to allow him to travel to his hometown of Osumenyi in Anambra State’s Nnewi South Local Government Area to conduct some obligations in early January 2024.
The businessman filed the application in response to a gunman attack on the convoy of former Anambra State political godfather, Chief Chris Uba.
On Thursday, two police officers and four other people were killed in an accident at Uga crossroads in Uba’s village.
Ukachukwu, who just married Miss Universe Nigeria, Mitchel Ihezue, stated in separate letters to the chiefs of the state’s security agencies that he would require the security operatives due to insecurity in the area.
Ukachukwu stated in the papers he signed that he would require 16 troops, 20 police officers, and 12 DSS agents to carry out the functions he had planned in the state during the period.
In one of the letters addressed to the Commander 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha, Ukachukwu said,
“I humbly write to request for 16 Army security personnel to provide security for me during my program/activities in Anambra State and beyond, scheduled to commence on January 6th to 10th of January 2024, respectively, taken cognizance of security challenges in my home town of Osumenyi in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State.
“The activities are as follows: On the 6th is my arrival and inspection of my personal road project at Osumenyi; on the 7th, the dedication of our village Church which my family rehabilitated and funded; on the 8th of January I will be performing the traditional mandatory rites for my marriage with my wife in her home town at Akaokwa.
“9th will be the dedication of another Church we built. On the 10th, other activities I have in the East.
“I graciously hope my request will be given a favourable consideration and approval.”
(Vanguard)